WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We warmly INVITE YOU to join us at the International Istanbul Dance and Music Competition and Festival in the magnificent transcontinental city of Istanbul. This vibrant metropolis, rich with history and culture, provides the perfect setting for cultural exchange and artistic celebration from 22-26 November 2026.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
The festival welcomes folk dance groups, modern dance groups, singing ensembles, majorettes, and choruses (participants must be 8 years old and above).

General Rules:
Performances lasting 5-15 minutes (USB or live music).
All groups must secure their own medical insurance before attending the festival.
Send group photos for the application.
Groups must arrange their own transport to Istanbul. Transfers are available at an extra cost.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Istanbul. Rooms feature 2-3 beds, a toilet, and a shower.

Participation Fee:
195 EUR – 4 nights, 5 days with half board (breakfast and dinner).

Additional Costs:
Lunch Pack: 10 EUR per person per day.
Extra day: 45 EUR per person.

Included by Organizers:
One free leader for every 30 participants. Two free for 45+ participants.
Guidance service for excursions.
Hotel reservation upon receipt of a 20% deposit of the total fee.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Day 1
16:00 – Arrival in Istanbul, check-in
Evening – Free time, dinner, meeting for group leaders

Day 2
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Excursion to Byzantine historic district (Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar)
Evening – Dinner, performance at municipal open-air stage

Day 3
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Shopping center or beach time at the Sea of Marmara
Evening – Festival performances at municipal open-air stage, cultural dance exchange

Day 4
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Optional Bosphorus boat trip or shopping
Evening – Performance at municipal open-air stage

Day 5
Morning – Breakfast
10:00 – Departure from Istanbul

COMPETITION FEE (per performance)
Soloist: 50 EUR per participant
Duet: 40 EUR per participant
Trio: 30 EUR per participant
Groups: 15 EUR per participant

EXCURSION INFORMATION
Special Bosphorus Boat Trip: 20 EUR per person